31 FW participation in FS21 increases lethality through joint operations
Italian air force Lt. Andrea Ciazza, 13th Group F-35 Lightning II crew chief, performs maintenance on a U.S. Air Force F-35 from the 4th Fighter Squadron, 388th Fighter Wing, during Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 7, 2021. FS21 is a joint, multinational exercise focused on the integration of the fourth and fifth generation aircraft with partner nations. Exercises like FS21 provide a venue to train with other nations, build readiness, practice interoperability, and enhance enduring relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)